Ferrograd C Prolonged Release Tablets
Ferrograd C is an iron supplement used to prevent and treat iron-deficiency anaemia and vitamin C deficiency when the two are present together. Ferrograd C should only be used for the prevention and treatment of iron-deficiency anaemia diagnosed by laboratory testing under the supervision of a medical doctor. The added vitamin C helps the body to absorb the iron. A controlled release system in the tablet allows release of the iron over several hours and reduces the likelihood of stomach irritation.
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Ferrograd C is an iron supplement used to prevent and treat iron-deficiency anaemia and vitamin C deficiency when the two are present together. Ferrograd C should only be used for the prevention and treatment of iron-deficiency anaemia diagnosed by laboratory testing under the supervision of a medical doctor. The added vitamin C helps the body to absorb the iron. A controlled release system in the tablet allows release of the iron over several hours and reduces the likelihood of stomach irritation.
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Suggested Directions: Always read packaging and enclosed leaflet before use. If the person taking this medicine has any medical conditions or is taking other medication consult your pharmacist or
- Take one tablet daily before a meal. Although iron preparations are best absorbed on an empty stomach, they may also be taken with food to reduce gastrointestinal side effects.
- Swallow the tablet whole with water. Do not suck, chew or keep the tablet in your mouth.
- Ferrograd C should not be given to children under 12 years old.
- If your symptoms do not improve after 4 weeks of taking Ferrograd C, consult your doctor for further advice.
- Ferrograd C should only be taken by pregnant women after the first 13 weeks of pregnancy under doctor advice.
- Do not exceed the recommended dose.
Ingredients: The active substances are dried ferrous sulphate and vitamin C. Each Ferrograd C tablet contains dried ferrous sulphate 325 mg (equivalent to 105 mg elemental iron) in a controlled release gradumet form and vitamin C 500 mg (ascorbic acid) as sodium ascorbate.
The other ingredients are: methylacrylate methylmethacrylate copolymer, magnesium stearate, povidone, macrogol 400 & 8000, maize starch, purified talc, ethylcellulose, hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E171) and dye Red Ponceau 4R Lake (E124).
What else to know: Food supplements should not be used as substitutes for a varied diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Precautions: Use according to the directions on the product taking the appropriate cautions outlined. Always consult the Patient Information Leaflet before using this medicine. Speak to your pharmacist or doctor if you have any questions. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.